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Overview
VinFast is probably a brand name you’ve not heard before, and that’s because the Vietnam-based company has been selling electric SUVs here for only a few years. The VF8, introduced in 2023, hasn’t sold in significant numbers. In fact, there were no 2026 VF8s, but after skipping a model year, it's back for 2027.
The VF8 is compelling on paper, with a long list of standard amenities and an attractive starting price. All models are all-wheel drive and feature two electric motors generating 349 or 402 horsepower, depending on trim. It's on the road where things quickly fall apart. The VF8’s road manners are rough, its driving range is uncompetitive with similarly priced rival EV SUVs, and its onboard infotainment tech is a nightmare of unintuitive menus and software bugs.
Expert Tip: If an affordable, scienced-out electric SUV with decent range and a long warranty is what you’re after, consider the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6 instead.
After taking the 2026 model year off, the VF8 is back, sporting a lower starting price. The Eco trim’s $41,790 ask represents a $5410 drop from the 2025 model, and the Plus’s $46,990 price is $6010 less than it was previously. VinFast has improved the VF8’s driver-assistance offerings this year too, adding rear automated emergency braking, an intersection assist system, an automatic lane-changing feature, evasive steering assist, and a feature that will bring the car to a stop if it detects that the driver has become unresponsive.
If this year's model is largely unchanged and you're comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it'll cost less than buying new.
2025 VinFast VF8
2024 VinFast VF8
2023 VinFast VF8
Pricing and Which One to Buy
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
An all-wheel-drive electric powertrain with two electric motors makes 349 horsepower in the Eco trim and 402 horsepower in the Plus model. While acceleration is respectable for a compact electric SUV, the VF8 falls short in other, subjective areas. For example, the VF8 we sampled was bouncy on uneven roads and its steering required too much effort.
0–60-MPH Times
In Comparison: The VF8 Plus’s 60 mph time in our testing is a half second behind the less powerful, 320-hp Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Towing and Payload Capacity
In Comparison: The VF8’s 3,968-pound towing capacity is stout, and although hooking up a trailer of that weight will reduce overall driving range, it is a higher maximum capacity than rivals such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
As its name suggests, the Eco model can go further on a single charge with an estimated range of 256 miles. The Plus model is rated at 224 miles of range. The VF8’s range figures lag other competitors in the segment. Similarly priced versions of the Tesla Model Y offer ranges stretching as high as 355 miles per charge. When plugged into a DC fast-charger, VinFast claims that the VF8’s battery can charge from 10 to 70 percent in just 31 minutes.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
The EPA estimates that the VF8 Eco is good for 77 MPGe city, 69 MPGe highway, and 73 MPGe combined; the Plus model is rated for 75 MPGe city, 71 MPGe highway, and 73 MPGe combined. When we have a chance to take a VF8 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, we'll update this story with real-world test results. For more information about the VF8's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: The VF8's interior presentation is simple and minimalistic, tossing out traditional driver-facing gauges in favor of a head-up display. Unfortunately, the interior looks more premium than it feels to the touch, and we found the model we drove to be noisy over rough pavement. There are plenty of amenities, though, even in the base Eco trim. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and faux leather upholstery are standard on all trims.
Second Row: Both rows of seats take full advantage of the space available, and the VF8 feels roomy inside. A pair of adults of above-average height will find plenty of legroom and headroom in the back seat. The Plus trim comes with heated outboard rear seats.
Cargo Capacity: The VF8 does offer a commendable amount of storage, though, with both a traditional rear hatch area and a frunk. In our testing, we fit eight carry-on suitcases in the VF8’s cargo bay; with the rear seats folded, we fit a total of 24.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A large 15.6-inch dashboard-mounted display shows vehicle information and doubles as a digital gauge display. For drivers who prefer to have critical information in front of them, a configurable head-up display comes standard and can project information such as speed, state of charge, and navigation onto the windshield. After getting a chance to use the VF8’s infotainment system, we noted that it was laggy and unintuitive compared to that of other vehicles, which will frustrate anyone expecting response speeds and user-friendly navigation of a smartphone.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
All VF8 models come with a comprehensive package of driver-assistance features, including conveniences such as automatic high-beam headlamps and traffic sign recognition. In our experience, they worked well, but if you want to turn them off, you'll have to do it each time on startup, which is annoying. Even then, the VF8 will beep and boop with alerts as you approach lane markings or accidentally get too close to another car in traffic.
For information about the VF8’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
VinFast offers a generous 10-year/125,000-mile warranty, which should help assuage the fears that come with taking on the risk of buying an electric SUV from an unknown brand. Only Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai come close to VinFast's powertrain warranty with their 10-year policy that extends to 100,000 miles.
C/D Test Results and Specs
Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.
2023 VinFast VF8 Plus City Edition
Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $57,200/$57,950
Options: Deep Ocean Metallic paint, $750
POWERTRAIN
Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC; 201 hp, 228 lb-ft
Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC; 201 hp, 228 lb-ft
Combined Power: 402 hp
Combined Torque: 457 lb-ft
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 82.0 kWh
Onboard Charger: 11.0 kW
Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 160 kW
Transmissions: direct-drive
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 14.8-in vented disc/13.4-in vented disc
Tires: Goodyear Eagle Touring
245/45R-20 103V M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 116.1 in
Length: 187.0 in
Width: 76.1 in
Height: 65.6 in
Frunk Volume: 3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 48/13 ft3
Curb Weight: 5771 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.0 sec
1/4-Mile: 13.9 sec @ 98 mph
100 mph: 14.9 sec
120 mph: 26.2 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.4 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.2 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.0 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 124 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 181 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.84 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY AND CHARGING
Observed: 57 MPGe
75-mph Highway Range: 210 mi
Average DC Fast-Charge Rate, 10–90%: 85 kW
DC Fast-Charge Time, 10–90%: 52 min
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 80/82/78 MPGe
Range: 191 mi